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Flint and Tinder's Denim on Demand is...

1 - An incredible value. Jeans made using these materials, craftsmanship and quality often cost hundreds of dollars, even when mass produced overseas.

2 - A smarter way to shop. Why pick from the pile no one else wants like in a store - or pay extra for the ones they made but aren't going to be able to sell - when you could have a custom pair made just for you!

3 - A better way to manufacture - right here in the USA! By retooling our American denim factory for this kind of bespoke making, we can shorten the supply chain, add value, and build a stronger connection between buyers and makers all at once.

4 - A game changer. No more competing with fast fashion. Let's slow down, make things worth keeping, back them with a better level of service and change the game!

5 - Backed with our BONUS BUY-BACK PROGRAM.

Because jeans like these are engineered to get better with time, if after a year of wear, you decide you'd rather have a new pair, we'll credit you back 50% of what you paid towards the new ones when you send the old ones back.

Why? Jeans like this actually increase in value when properly worn in! It would be our pleasure to find them a new home.

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Jeans like this, even bought off the shelf and/or made overseas routinely cost $200+. These guys are made in New York's oldest jeans factories using only the highest grade materials.

How do we do it for so much less without cutting corners?

By eliminating waste in our supply chain, there's no more picking from the pile no one else wanted like in a store, and you're not paying more to help cover the costs of the ones we make but can't sell either. It's a smarter way to shop and a better way to make things.

Best of all, these are your jeans not ours, made just the way you love them all the way down to the smallest of details.

BONUS: We've just got the very last shipment of Cone's 12.75oz Natural selvedge that will ever be produced. Once it's gone, it's gone. Because of the limited supply, only 400 pairs are being made available at this time. It's a unique product, with a red, natural and blue edge, that's going to make for a truly incredible pair of jeans you're going to love.

What is selvedge denim? High quality selvedge denim like the ones we're offering are made on narrow vintage shuttle-looms and feature continuous yarn construction. It makes for a tighter weave, finished at both edges with a contrasting stripe that jeans enthusiasts prize.

What makes it better? Raw selvedge, like we're offering, takes less maintenance (we encourage you to go months before your first washing and, even then, months or years between there-after) as the denim will stretch, mold and contort to your body more and more with every step getting better with age. Creases at the back of the knees and just below the front pockets greet you like old friends.

How will I know which fit will fit me best? Never you fear; while we're asking you to select your denim now (so we can get the mills spun-up) we'll send you all of the info, measurements, and pictures needed to find your perfect fit when it comes time to order after the funding period closes.

The Raw Split Hide -As your denim changes, so too will your untreated leather patch, picking up a patina that tells the story of where you've been. This is the standard; Let us do the picking and this is what you'll get. Customers selecting "extra custom" could have this, or the other options.

Gunmetal Gray- A modern elephant gray made of fine top-grain leather.

Burnt Orange - A bold orang-y high brown made of fine top-grain leather.

Deep Brown - The timeless standard. Back when Levis used authentic leather as their standard issue, this was one of their early favorites.

"Flint and Tinder, Crowd-Sourced Clothes You Can Be Proud Of" - This is the standard; Let us do the picking and this is what you'll get. Customers selecting "extra custom" could have this, or the other options.

Not Made In China - Designed by Brooklyn designer Daniel Blackman.

Good Guy To Know - By backing Flint and Tinder in our mission to reignite American manufacturing through better goods and service, this is exactly what you are. Why not let the world know?

First samples of SLIMs in all 4 currently available denims. More pictures, showing various hardware/denim/fit combos coming soon!

Looking for more details on fit?

The easiest way to order is simply to pick the fit that looks best to you and letting us know your preferred waist and inseam. From there, we'll take care of the rest.

Want to know how the garment itself will measure? We've come up with the handy charts below.

Risks and challenges

We've made 5,000+ jeans the regular way before deciding to attempt this new manufacturing model and convincing our factories to give it a shot if people were interested.

Bottom line: Each project brings its own risks - especially as each project is our first attempt at that product and/or system for everyone involved - but know how hard all of us are working to make it a great experience. If/when any bumps arise, we'll let you know, but with 3 factories ready to rise to the challenge for this project, we don't anticipate many issues.

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Show your support for American manufacturing, help spread the word by pledging a buck, and not only will we keep you up to date, as an extra thank-you for firing us up, we'll send a handful of Flint and Tinder matchbooks too.

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EVERY DOLLAR HELPS > SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH YOUR OWN SET OF BLUELACES. It's a double-waxed canvas, metal-tipped set of domestically produced shoelaces that lets retailers know you support American manufacturing. Check 'em out here http://www.thebluelaceproject.com/

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ONE INDIGO BLUE PAIR - You pick the fit (Slim // Classic // Relaxed // Boyfriend) and the size ... we take care of the rest, making 'em up special just for you by hand and shipping to any address on Earth. BONUS: High quality selvedge denim like this Cone White Oak 13.5 OZ 1968 Indigo gets better with age. To prove the point, we're backing them with a buy-back program unlike anything you're used to. See page for details.

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ONE HEAVY BLACK PAIR - You pick the fit (Slim // Classic // Relaxed // Boyfriend) and the size ... we take care of the rest, making 'em up special just for you by hand and shipping to any address on Earth. BONUS: High quality selvedge denim like this Cone White Oak 13.2 OZ W966 Black gets better with age. To prove the point, we're backing them with a buy-back program unlike anything you're used to. See page for details.

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ONE JETSETTER GRAY PAIR - - You pick the fit (Slim // Classic // Relaxed // Boyfriend), the denim (Cone Black // Cone Blue // Japanese Gray) and the size ... we take care of the rest, make 'em up special just for you and ship to any address on Earth. BONUS: High quality selvedge denim like this KUROKI 12.9 OZ Jetsetter Gray gets better with age. To prove the point, we're backing them with a buy-back program unlike anything you're used to. See page for details.

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ONE LIMITED EDITION NATURAL PAIR - - You pick the fit (Slim // Classic // Relaxed // Boyfriend) and the size ... we take care of the rest, make 'em up special just for you and ship to any address on Earth. BONUS: High quality selvedge denim like this Cone's 12.75 OZ Limited Edition Natural gets better with age. To prove the point, we're backing them with a buy-back program unlike anything you're used to. See page for details.